The vibrant Brazilian city, often overlooked by travellers in favour of Rio's beaches, is home to Brazil's most exciting culinary scene
The vibrant Brazilian city, often overlooked by travellers in favour of Rio's beaches, is home to Brazil's most exciting culinary scene
Often dismissed for its size, chaos, and lack of beaches, São Paulo is a city that reveals its true charm through culture, diversity, and an extraordinary food scene. Tomé Morrissy-Swan pens a culinary love letter to his mother’s home town in Brazil
Christy Spring experiences rustic charm and refined luxury in the idyllic Kent countryside at Updown Farmhouse
In a surreal journey through Hong Kong, our writer grapples with an injury which leads him to discover the less frequented side of one of the world’s most densely populated cities, its untamed outer islands
From London’s iconic lidos to the serene lakes of Zurich and hidden cenotes within striking distance of Cancun, these ten cities offer a perfect mix of outdoor swimming and city life
From Klimt to Yayoi Kusama, art lovers have a smorgasbord of exhibitions to choose from in 2025, writes Christy Spring. These global exhibitions promise to fuel your cultural appetite and pique your inspiration
As tourism has brought more visitors to particular destinations than ever before, Molly Codyre looks at the cities off the beaten track that have the same essence as the tried and true, favourite spots. Time to get lost
Landmarks such as the Taj Mahal and Amber Palace are given a fresh perspective as a new generation of socially minded women take the lead in the Golden Triangle, as Imogen Lepere discovers during her travels
Whether you’re plotting your escape to Koh Samui, fancy checking out that stress management meditation session with Dr Amrita or are just plain nosey, we’ve tracked down the real-life hotels featured in Season three of HBO’s The White Lotus
A trip through some of the most beautiful cities along Uzbekistan’s stretch of the Silk Road showcases the contrast between ancient and modern, as Laura Millar discovers while she journeys across the Central Asian country
For Escapism’s first issue of 2025, we take a look at cities and celebrate the human playgrounds we’ve created and our collective decision to live in close proximity to others. Strap in for immersive first-person reportage from cities around the world – from feminist collectives in India to ancient Silk Road hubs, the fashion capitals of North Africa, street food scenes in South America, and adventures across Southeast Asia, Iceland, and beyond. Plus, look forward to round-ups on swimmable cities, the must-see exhibitions of 2025, destination dupes, and a mix of stunning travel photography, UK and short-haul escapes, news, reviews, and the latest travel gear.
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